Adjusting Your Thermostat Might Improve Your Thinking
2014-04-21
Study found people did better at mental tasks in rooms with preferred temperatureContinue Reading
Health Tip: Avoid Driving During Flood Warning
2014-04-18
You may not be able to tell how much water is on the roadContinue Reading
Heat Waves Tied to Higher Rates of Early-Term Deliveries
2014-04-08
Canadian study found odds of birth at 37-38 weeks rose during 90-degree spells
Carbon Monoxide Poisonings May Rise During Storms
2014-04-08
Study found indoor use of generators, even deep snow can lead to lethal buildup of the odorless gasContinue Reading
Cholesterol Levels Spike During Winter Months, Study Finds
2014-03-27
Tendency to eat more, exercise less when it’s cold and snowy outside may explain trendContinue Reading
Allergy Season Springs Into Bloom
2014-03-22
Allergist outlines ways to minimize effects of pollenContinue Reading
September Peak Month for Kids’ Asthma Flares: Study
2014-03-10
Experts say rise in allergy triggers, summer medication ‘breaks’ and back-to-school virus exposure may all contributeContinue Reading
Gut Bacteria Tied to Obesity May Vary With Geography
2014-02-20
Study of people from five continents found higher microbe levels in those living in colder northern regionsContinue Reading
Weather and Stroke Risk
2014-02-13
Temperature changes and air moisture may significantly affect stroke risk, a new study reveals.Continue Reading
Could the Weather Affect Your Stroke Risk?
2014-02-12
Study suggests stroke hospitalizations and death rates tied to changes in temperature and humidityContinue Reading
Old Wood Stoves a Costly Way to Keep Warm, Experts Say
2014-02-08
Newer heating units use one-third less wood and produce 60 percent less air pollution than older modelsContinue Reading